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Austria considers headscarf ban for young girls in school
The Muslim community in Austria is calling for more dialogue surrounding the government’s recent proposal to ban headscarves, or hijabs,... Read more
Ambassador Brownback: World faces a 'critical moment' for religious minorities
“It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be a person of faith,” said Ambassador Sam Brownback... Read more
Iceland bishop voices concern over proposed circumcision ban
As Iceland's parliament continues to consider a bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons, the head of the country's... Read more
Canadian Catholics won’t be bullied into supporting abortion, bishop says
A Canadian bishop announced that the Diocese of London, Ontario, would protest new requirements for government grants that require organizations... Read more
What New York’s non-discrimination order could mean for religious liberty
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed an executive order that bans the state from doing business with companies... Read more
Cardinal Marx: Bill banning circumcision in Iceland a threat to religious freedom
A new bill proposed in Iceland that would make circumcision punishable by up to six years in prison is a... Read more
Vatican official praises China for witness to Catholic social teaching
The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences has said that China is exercising global moral leadership in the... Read more
Pope decries religious persecution in meeting with Yazidis
Speaking to members of the Yazidi community, a religious minority which has been persecuted by the Islamic State, Pope Francis... Read more
Commentary: Tolerance, wedding cakes, and a free society
This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The result... Read more
Baker argues for cake and conscience at Supreme Court
A Colorado baker’s right to express himself through artwork – edible artwork– lies at the center of today’s Supreme Court... Read more
Notre Dame faculty, students to retain birth control coverage
A little more than a week after announcing it would end birth control coverage for employees and students, the University... Read more
Wealthy foundation aims to redefine religious freedom—and Christianity, too
One wealthy activist is continuing to fund coordinated efforts to limit religious freedom and to foster dissent on abortion and... Read more
French court orders cross removed from JPII statue
France’s top administrative court, the Conseil d’Etat has ordered a cross to be removed from a statue of Pope Saint... Read more
Religious freedom, not secularism, key to Europe’s future, Vatican official says
In 2003, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was asked about his faith during a magazine interview. As Blair began to... Read more
How can Saudi Arabia counter violent extremism? Religious freedom, expert says
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has suggested a turn towards moderate Islam, especially among younger Saudis who want... Read more
Supreme Court rules in favor of church in crucial First Amendment case
In one of the biggest religious cases of the term, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a church-owned... Read more
US bishops launch 2017 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have launched a website and video to mark the beginning of this year’s Fortnight for Freedom, focusing... Read more
Religious freedom advocates to receive papal honor
In recognition of their promotion of religious freedom, the founder of Alliance Defending Freedom and his wife will be inducted... Read more
Stronger religious freedoms in Texas could boost Catholic foster care
The Catholic Church in Texas will work to promote more foster parenting, following the state legislature’s approval of strong legal... Read more
Pence to Notre Dame graduates: Bring values into the workplace
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence challenged University of Notre Dame graduates on Saturday to promote human dignity and the sanctity... Read more
